John Tanner (cricketer)
John Tanner (1772 – 23 March 1858) was an English amateur cricketer who made 53 known appearances in major cricket matches between 1796 and 1826. He died in Sutton, Surrey. Along with Charles Warren, he was the last 18th century player to leave the game.
Career
Tanner was mainly associated with Surrey but also represented Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and other teams. He was "a bowler of some repute" but, although he was an underarm bowler, it is not known which hand he used or what his style or pace were. He was an occasional wicketkeeper.[1]
Personal life
John Tanner lived at Sutton where he died, aged 86, but he was buried in the cemetery at Norwood.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744-1826), Lillywhite, 1862
External sources
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- 1772 births
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- English cricketers
- English cricketers of 1787 to 1825
- English cricketers of 1826 to 1863
- Surrey cricketers
- Sussex cricketers
- Marylebone Cricket Club cricketers
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